Dear Non-Believer…

Posted on April 6, 2023 by mitchteemley

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Not everyone believes in God or in prayer ⇑ (I didn’t for many years, and quite a few of my friends and family members don’t). So I just wanted to take a moment to say, “I still love you (and so does He).”

♥

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40 Responses to Dear Non-Believer…

  1. rwfrohlich says:
    April 6, 2023 at 11:38 am

    Those who don’t have saving faith often believe we hate them because we disagree. But as you point out, we actually love them, and only desire the very best for them.

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  2. southernhon1 says:
    April 6, 2023 at 11:53 am

    Hi there,
    I would classify myself as a “wannabe-liever.” I have a tiny bit of belief yet, but the more I live and the more I see, I find the concept of a loving god pretty difficult to fathom. However, I appreciate your sentiment.

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  3. Paula Light says:
    April 6, 2023 at 12:07 pm

    I appreciate it also 💙

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  4. Lesley says:
    April 6, 2023 at 12:07 pm

    Amen, Mitch!

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  5. Belinda O says:
    April 6, 2023 at 12:12 pm

    Faith can be difficult.

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  6. Victoria says:
    April 6, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    What a lovely, generous post Mitch. Thank you! 🥰

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  7. nonsmokingladybug says:
    April 6, 2023 at 1:42 pm

    I am agnostic. I don’t believe, neither do I not believe.

    To be honest, to me it doesn’t matter. I think I live my life well and if there is a god or gods, then they will have a lot of explaining to do, and if there is nothing, then I hope I used my time here on this planet well enough to not have wasted a talent or left out an opportunity to life.

    Or was it my turn to say, I still love you too 🙂

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  8. sandyroybessandbugzy says:
    April 6, 2023 at 4:09 pm

    I really appreciate this post! Sometimes when I pray as a believer I fold my arms over my heart! It takes time to put my hands together to say anything of importance. Faith is hard sometimes but my understanding of a loving God makes believe He understands that too. Thanks Mitch.

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  9. Nancy Homlitas says:
    April 6, 2023 at 4:22 pm

    Thank you for sharing such a poignant thought, Mitch.

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  10. seekingdivineperspective says:
    April 6, 2023 at 5:15 pm

    Good post, Mitch. Short and sweet. I like your picture of a non-praying mantis!

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  11. Antique Works says:
    April 6, 2023 at 5:18 pm

    Amen to that! A few of my family members are not believers yet either. But I’m not giving up and I’m not going to stop praying for them. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5 : 16

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  12. notabilia says:
    April 6, 2023 at 5:24 pm

    You claim to “love” people you’ve never met, and also, to add mega-absurdity on top of this ludicrous and fake assertion, to claim to spread “love” on behalf of some imaginary male deity.

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    • Ana Daksina says:
      April 6, 2023 at 6:13 pm

      And you seem bent, rather than simply moving on to any of the offerings here on WP with which you might agree, on wasting your time instead, not only reading the work of a religious man but then sticking around to take the trouble to denigrate it.

      Gee, aren’t there any babies around you could be taking candy from? Women you could be insulting? Men you could be goading to misery and violence? Guilt trips to lay on people? Dreams to kill? Magical possibilities to step on with denial?

      Seems to me, in your general line of work, you’re wasting your talents here…

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      • notabilia says:
        April 7, 2023 at 7:19 am

        The post in question from “religion man” was addressed, “Dear Non-Believer.” Response comes from non-believer.
        Address your complaint to religion man.

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  13. Ana Daksina says:
    April 6, 2023 at 6:15 pm

    Best opinion on atheism I’ve ever read anywhere in 63 years ~ including the ones I myself have written (although you might enjoy my verse, “Atheism is a Faith.” 😆)

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  14. wordancerblog says:
    April 7, 2023 at 2:49 am

    I went back and read your three earlier posts on C.S. Lewis. I can’t believe I have not yet read “Surprised by Joy,” but I will now! Thank you, Mitch – again. Your words are always inspiring and often bring joy. Happy Easter!

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  15. The Sicilian Storyteller says:
    April 7, 2023 at 9:37 am

    My faith in organized religion was tested a few years ago. I did not fail; the church and its priests failed me. However; I remain steadfast in my faith in God and love for him. The location of my church is different; it is now in my heart and my home. I talk to God on a regular basis from the quiet of my room. I do not need a “middle man” to intercede for me; God knows my sins and forgives me. Yes, there are times (like today) when attending Mass would be deeply meaningful. There are times I miss the Eucharist. Perhaps one day if my faith in organized religion is restored, I will return to the church. Until then, I am content to worship in my own way.
    Wishing you a blessed Easter, Mitch. ✝︎

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  16. AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com says:
    April 7, 2023 at 12:25 pm

    “I love you… whether you like it or not! DEAL WITH IT!”

    Haha, love it. And it’s true.

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  17. Paula R.C. Readman says:
    April 7, 2023 at 3:44 pm

    Thank you, & Mother Nature sends her love to you too. ❤

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  18. Lightness Traveling says:
    September 15, 2025 at 9:44 pm

    I’ve always suspected that God cares about less than we think,
    and more than we imagine.

    Good wishes to you, and happy anniversary!

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